Linda Denney

Linda Denney is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine. Her academic roles include teaching and research in rehabilitation science with a focus on neurological disorders, gait analysis, and physical therapy interventions. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center and advanced clinical certifications in manual therapy and coaching for Parkinson’s disease populations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Rockhurst College, 1989
• Masters in Applied Science - Manipulative Physiotherapy, University of South Australia, 1995–1997
• PhD, Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2007–2014

Research Interests: Her work centers on improving mobility and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease through interventions like visual cueing and boxing therapy. She also explores gait analysis in aging populations, sleep quality in neurological conditions, and academic burnout in healthcare students.

Publications: Her recent articles emphasize clinical tools for gait assessment, exercise effects on sleep in Parkinson’s, and novel therapeutic approaches for motor control disorders. Themes include translational research from biomechanics to patient outcomes.

Awards/Grants: No specific prizes or grants are listed in the profile. Her professional contributions focus on clinical education and community service through student-run clinics.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts, though specific lab affiliations or collaborative teams are not detailed here.